The Homily for Krystal Birdsong
Our beloved daughter, Krystal, passed away on October 20, 2008. She had graduated from Barry University in May of 2008, with her B.A. degree in Sociology. On Thursday, October 2, 2008, the University held a Memorial Mass for Krystal at the Cor Jesu Chapel on the Barry campus in Miami Shores, Florida. The President of the University, Sister Linda Bevilacqua, O.P. presided at the mass. The campus priest, Father Scott O’Brien, O.P. wrote and delivered the very beautiful homily for Krystal. Birdsong thought that some of you might like to read it.
Homily for Krystal Birdsong
Do not let your hearts be troubled. You have faith in god, have faith also in me. In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places; if there were not, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you?
Words of great consolation from the Gospel of John, particularly so at a time like this – the death of a daughter, a friend, a fellow student and peer, an advocate for peace and justice.
Words of the Lord Jesus that fill us with a sure and certain gratitude to our God who is not a God of the dead
